ACT FOR TEENS WORKSHOPDNA-v: The developmental model of acceptance and

commitment therapy for young people.

This workshop will focus on how to use the developmental model of ACT called DNA-V to help adolescents practice building a flexible, open and engaged life. DNA-v is the distillation of cutting edge science and theory into simple processes that can help young people live well, but it isn’t just for young people, it is also for parents, teachers, mentors etc. This model uses research from evolutionary science, behavioural science, ACT, compassion research, and positive psychology to create a new paradigm for promoting vital living. This makes DNA-v a wholly Contextual Behavioral Science model based on growth and development. It can be used in both educational and clinical settings.

PRESENTER BRIEF BIO:

Louise Hayes is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and active humanitarian. She is a Senior Fellow with The University of Melbourne and Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health. She is also the President of ACBS, and a peer reviewed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT) trainer. She is the co-author of the best-selling book, Get Out of Your Mind and INTO YOUR LIFE for Teenagers: A Guide to Living an Extraordinary Life, and also – The Thriving Adolescent: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology to Help Teens Manage Emotions, Achieve Goals, and Build Connection. A new book for teenagers using DNA-V will be out soon. Together with Joseph Ciarrochi she conducts research and treatment development; her latest work is DNA-v, a treatment model based on CBS. Louise is also an active clinician, working with adult and adolescents in private practice. She is also an active humanitarian, taking mental health professionals into the Himalaya to develop their mindfulness skills and raising funds for poor children in remote Nepal. For more information on Louise go to – www.louisehayes.com.au or www.thrivingadolescent.com

Dates: September 19th & 20th, 2019

Time: 9am – 5pm

Venue: Blurton-FDC,

19/F, Kennedy Town Center,

23 Belcher's St, Kennedy Town

Cost: PSHK Member: HK$ 6,000

Non-Member: HK$ 6,500

Early Bird Discount

PSHK Member: HK$ 5,000

Non-Member: HK$ 6,000

WORKSHOP DETAILS:Over two days we will introduce participants to our new dynamic model for working with young people in clinics, in schools, in classrooms, and in communities. The workshop is fun and creative. We focus on getting experiential rather than talking at young people.

This two-day workshop will show you how to use experiential techniques confidently and dynamically with young people aged 12 to 24 years.

In this workshop, you will learn:• How to use DNA-V, the ACT and positive psychology model for young people individually and in group settings

• Developmental considerations when using these techniques

• Developmental ways of talking collaboratively with young people and creating an experiential space for behaviour change

• How to create your own exercises or incorporate other work for young people using readily available resources

• How to help young people connect mindfully to their lives

I would like to register for ACT for Teens workshop: September 19th & 20th, 2019

Early Bird application received prior to July 31st, 2019

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